Project Eleven awarded 1 BTC to an Italian researcher after a public quantum computer breaks a 15-bit elliptic curve key, the largest public demonstration of its kind to date.
Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli broke a 15-bit elliptic curve key on publicly accessible quantum hardware, 512 times larger than the previous public demonstration in September 2025.
April 24, 2026, 3:14 pmThe March and April 2026 drawdown has structural consequences, as Bitcoin ETF holders stayed steady. Bitcoin sits near $78,000, roughly 38% below the $125,761 peak from Oct. 6, and US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $1.32 billion in March, reversing a four-month outflow streak.
April 24, 2026, 2:00 pmBitcoin traders eyeing a push toward $80,000, yet nearly $8.6B in expiring options shows heavy hedging beneath the surface. Ethereum is trading near $2,300 after a recent bounce, even as institutional players accumulate aggressively.
AI crypto trading bots are becoming a defining force in the digital asset market in 2026. As more traders look for smarter ways to trade BTC, ETH, and SOL, AI-powered platforms are also expanding support for other major cryptocurrencies such as XRP, DOGE, and LTC.
Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli derived a 15-bit elliptic curve key on a publicly accessible quantum computer, Project Eleven said.
Metaplanet's bond issuance for Bitcoin accumulation could influence corporate treasury strategies and impact Bitcoin's market dynamics.
Etherealize, an institutional adoption and advocacy group backed by the Ethereum Foundation, has made a bold prediction, suggesting that ETH could one day reach $250,000 before Bitcoin (BTC). The group said that if Ethereum can capture a share of the combined monetary premium of gold and Bitcoin, the upside could be massive.
Bitcoin is trading near $77,911, up 0.67%, but the rally is still failing to break cleanly higher. Open interest is at $122.62B, down 0.81%, while liquidations fell to $163.29M. USDC on Binance rose from about $4.5B in March to $7.51B by April 21.
What you need to know for April 24,…
Bitcoin Dominance broke out to 60.66% and targets 66%, while the Altcoin Season Index at 37 signals no altseason soon.
Metaplanet's zero-interest rate ordinary bonds are not only cheap but also faster than stock sales.
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